February 5, 2026

Finding solace in chickens: One veteran’s fight to save his flock and mental health

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NPS removes Native American signage at Little Bighorn National Monument

For more than 150 years, the Battle of the Little Bighorn has been one of the most written about subjects in American history. Was it because Lt. Col.

What 30 years of US gun policy research actually reveals

A sweeping new review of nearly 30 years of gun policy research finds a small number of firearm laws consistently show measurable effects on deaths and violence in the United States, while many...

Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history

Naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams , 100, is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his 1952 actions during the Korean War, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced on Wednesday.

Navy pilot to receive Medal of Honor nearly 75 years after shooting down 4 MiGs

Legendary Navy pilot Royce Williams , who downed four Soviet MiG fighters during the Korean War, will finally receive the Medal of Honor, a White House official confirmed to Task & Purpose. Rep.

These are the Navy’s rules for being buried at sea

A burial at sea may seem like an antiquated practice, but it’s the funeral of choice for many of our nation’s sailors.

The National Guard’s ‘one weekend a month, two weeks a year’ slogan is outdated

The United States military seems to attract some of the best our country has to offer. Perhaps not always the brightest, but when the stakes are high, American service members will go above and...

Should You Place the ‘Open to Work’ Banner on Your LinkedIn Profile Photo?

Making the changes to better your health

Big or small can lead to positive growth Recognizing the stigma that often surrounds substance use and mental health, VA is committed to removing barriers so that every Veteran who seeks help has...

A brief history of the US military’s presence in Greenland

U.S. troops have long been based in Greenland, a self-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark that is strategically located between North America and Europe.

Air Guard pilots downed over a dozen Iranian drones to earn Distinguished Flying Crosses

Three Air Force pilots who shot down Iranian drones aimed at Israel in 2024 were awarded the military’s highest flying honor this week.

Home loan offers that sound too good to be true

As a Veteran or service member, your VA home loan is one of the most powerful benefits you’ve earned. If you have a VA home loan, you have probably received unsolicited offers to refinance your...

The Brits didn’t want this rifle, but you’ll be able to buy it soon

A military contract is a valuable win for a firearms manufacturer. Aside from receiving taxpayer dollars, a company can market its product as the military’s choice, with the implication that it’s the.

Continuing the fight

I am truly honored to accept the role of national legislative director, furthering my life’s dedication to serving veterans and their families.